Portraits of People from the Lower Omo River Valley in Ethiopia by Joey L.

We marvelled recently at Holy Men: Varanasi, India by Joey L, a stunning portrait series of people Varanasi, India. Well, Joey L. has even more great work in his portfolio (which includes top Hollywood stars and icons). He has a great deal of connection with the people of the Lower Omo River Valley in southern Ethiopia. 

These attentive portraits display an interest, affinity and affection for each of the subjects.

He has also been working on a narrative film project on Kickstarter called "People of the Delta" Film Project" (see the video below), that was fully funded a year ago. I am looking forward to the final project.

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Here's a pitch video I made for my Kickstarter project "People of the Delta". I wanted to share on Vimeo because Kickstarter's embed settings are not high resolution. You can check out everything about the project on the Kickstarter website here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joeyl/people-of-the-delta-film-project Here's some information about the project: People of the Delta is a cinematic narrative film collaborating with real people and stories from the tribes of Ethiopia's Omo Valley. 

 The script was written with true events in mind, shaped from the collective wisdom of stories handed down from the elders of the Dassanach and Hamar tribes. These two tribes are historically known for competing against one another for the limited amount of fertile land found along the Omo River. This fragile way of life becomes the backbone of our film’s plot. 
 Conflict over resources extends to every culture and country on the globe today, and is expressed with an entirely unique perspective in the film.

 The story is told in two chapters from two unique perspectives. Kulcho- a young boy from the Hamar tribe who becomes a warrior, and Bona- an elder chief of the Daasanach. Although they are from rival tribes, their lives become connected. Joey L. (Director) http://www.joeyL.com Sean Stiegemeier (Cinematographer) http://www.seanstiegemeier.com Susie Hayasaka (Producer) Snaproll Media (Chopper Shots) http://www.snaprollmedia.com Animal (Post-Production) http://www.animalvfx.com

Gorgeous Portraits from Self-Taught Nigerian Photographer Bisola Mofeoluwa Bamuyiwa

Self-Taught Nigerian Photographer Bisola Mofeoluwa Bamuyiwa began her photographer in high school and has since developed an undeniable ability to capture the beauty in her subjects.

“Most times I look for the weakness and make it strong and inspirational.”

All of her work is stunning. https://mofebamuyiwa.com/

Pop Russian General Portrait Project

We've seen these before, but there are a ton new portraits.

Artist, Steve Payne's statement from his blog replaceface.tumblr.com: 

"George Dawe was an English portrait artist who painted 329 portraits of Russian generals active during Napoleon's invasion of Russia for the Military Gallery of the Winter Palace, Saint Petersburg, Russia. I'm using digital copies of these paintings as a basis for my own work which involves incorporating celebrities into the paintings using photoshop."

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More Human Than Human - Animal Portraits by Tim Flach

Award-winning photographer Tim Flach brings a portraiture eye and intention to animal photos. Just amazing.

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Holy Men: Varanasi, India by Joey L

Varanasi is the epicenter of Hinduism, its Holy City, its Rome or Mecca.  In his series, Holy Men: Varanasi , India, Joey L finds these wonderfully expressive faces of holy men, women and boys in his gorgeous portraits.

“BEYOND” is an exclusive documentary featuring photographer Joey L. Set in Varanasi, India. The documentary by filmmaker Cale Glendening follows Joey and his assistant Ryan as they complete their latest photo series- “Holy Men.” Almost every major religion breeds ascetics; wandering monks who have renounced all earthly possessions, dedicating their lives to the pursuit of spiritual liberation.Their reality is dictated only by the mind, not material objects. Even death is not a fearsome concept, but a passing from the world of illusion. Created by: Cale Glendening, Joey L., Ryan McCarney Directed by: Cale Glendening Edit/Color: Chris Dowsett, Cale Glendening, Joey L., Megan Miller, John Carrington Graphic/Titles: James Zanoni Original Score: Stephen Keech,Tony Anderson All Photographs: Joey L. Guiding/Translation: Raju Verma, Tejinder Singh Special Thanks: Jesica Bruzzi / BH Photo, Kessler Crane -- Varanasi, India:Beyond Trailer https://vimeo.com/55249039 http://www.caleglendening.com http://www.joeyL.com

Classic Movie Monsters Papercut

British artists Eelus has crafted in cut paper these stylish and vivid portraits of classic Movie monsters: Wolfman, Dracula, The Thing, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, and more.   

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Shot Face - A Tumblr of Portraits the Moment After Taking a Shot

Shot Face - Tim Charles is a project from photographer Tim Charles catching his friends and subjects the moments after taking a shot. I quiver to think how I'd appear. Sounds like a great party photobooth idea though.

Self-portrait of Plastic Bottle Tops by MARY ELLEN CROTEAU

Artist Mary Ellen Croteau used different sizes, color and shapes of bottle caps to create this very impressive self-portrait. 

Folded and Ironed Tulle Beautiful Portraits

British artist Benjamin Shine takes a single sheet of tulle and folds and irons it to create these stunning near photographic portraits.

Shine:

“The idea of ‘painting with fabric’ led to the development of this technique where the portrait image is created through the intricate pleating and pressing of a single length of tulle fabric. The technique aims to utilize the translucent qualities of the tulle fabric to generate various gradients, tones and textures."

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4th Annual National Beard and Mustache Championships in New Orleans Photos by Greg Anderson

4th Annual National Beard and Mustache Championships in New Orleans earlier this month and Las Vegas-based photographer Greg Anderson captured these amazing images.

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Portraits of Homeless People by Lee Jeffries

Safe-taught photographer Lee Jeffries is a Manchester-based accountant. 

Lee on how he started his black and white portrait series after being told off harshly by a young homeless woman he was trying to shoot on the streets of London:

"I was incredibly embarrassed and was faced with a decision – walk away, or go and apologize. I chose the latter and her story and subsequent images I took of her changed my approach to street photography forever.” 

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Brought to Tears by The Artist is Present

From the tumblr Marina Abramović Made Me Cry:

"Portraits taken during the MoMA's exhibit of performance artist "Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present". Abramović sits at a table in silence, and museum guests can sit across from her and stare.

Some people couldn't handle the heat."

​The criers range from sitting with Abramovic from 2 mins to 145 mins before the tears started. 

Included in the mix is Jemima Kirke who plays dreamy bohemian Jessa on Lena Dunham's hit HBO show "Girls".
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Vehicle Portraits by Brian David Braun

Florida-based photographer Brian David Braun has an interest in vehicles that manages to reveal the often hidden inner lives. ​

What Historical Figures Might Look Like in 2013

William Shakespeare, Henry VIII and Horatio Nelson were rendered as responsibly as possible in this project, commissioned by history TV channel Yesterday for its new series  "The Secret Life Of...",  had digital artists and historians working together to get the portraits a reasonable 2013 look.

Text and images from The Telegraph

ABOVE: ADMIRAL LORD NELSON

A Vice Admiral and dedicated navy officer, Nelson is dressed in a modern naval uniform.

In today's Navy, Nelson would spend more time deskbound and as such he would have gained a little weight which is reflected in the portrait.

To replace the right arm lost after being wounded in battle, he has been given a prosthetic to wear.

The Victoria Cross wasn't available during his time but had they been in existence, he would have qualified.

​HENRY VIII

Renowned for being vain and lavish, King Henry has been given white veneers and hair plugs to hide his balding head.

Known to flaunt his wealth, is now out of his voluminous puffed sleeve velvet gown and in a tailored designer black suit, wearing a sparkling diamond ring and designer watch.

Instead of the cotton shirt fastened up to the chin he now sports an unbuttoned shirt Simon Cowell style and is very much the modern day lady killer.

An avid sportsman and known for being conceited he has been slimmed down. Henry's vanity would have ensured he would have retained the naturally muscly, rugby-player type figure he had in his youth.

Known for having spent a lot of time outdoors riding, hunting, and playing tennis, Henry VIII has also been given a tan.

Henry has exchanged his uncomfortable flat footed shoes for modern shoes with a heel.

MARIE ANTOINETTE

Her three-foot tall hair has been let down and her unusually high forehead concealed with a trendy fringe.

Known for her crooked teeth in her youth she has been given a full modern-day orthodontic treatment.

Teased for her small breasts as a teenager, she has been given breast implants.

Known for being fashionable and changing clothes three times a day, Marie Antoinette is dressed in a modern designer dress. Reported to express how she was feeling through the accessories in her wig, she is wearing a flirty Philip Treacey style hat.

Her modern day portrait also shows the her fully-made up in colourful make-up.

Elizabeth I

A powerful no-nonsense female leader, Elizabeth might have straightened her hair in a powerful yet stylish short cropped style.

Known for her love of fashion, she would be more likely to wear a bespoke stylish and unique female suit made with rich colours and material.

Rarely pictured smiling, Queen Elizabeth exudes power in the modern day portrait, and hides her new veneers purchased to disguise her notoriously bad teeth.

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Gods of War (Luchadores) by Mark Laita

Mark Laita created this great series of portraits of Luchadores.​

From wikipedia: Lucha libre is a term used in Mexico, and other Spanish-speaking countries, for a form of professional wrestling that has developed within those countries. Although the term nowadays refers exclusively to professional wrestling, it was originally used in the same style as the English term "freestyle wrestling", referring to an amateur wrestling style without the restrictions of Greco-Roman wrestling.

Kids and Their Parents Swap Heads

This is what happens when you photoshop the kid's face onto the parent's body and visa versa. From German photography Paul Ripke.

Growing Images with Bacteria

Both a microbiologist and a visual artist, Zachary Copfer has created this innovative scientific technique to grow bacteria in a Petri dish to create an image: ‘Bacteriography‘.

Find him on Kickstarter where he’s trying to raise $8000, so he can bring them out of the lab and into galleries.

via What An Art

Thread and Nail Portraits by Kumi Yamashita

Artist Kumi Yamashita made this portrait from ONE length of thread wrapped aroung a series of nails. She also mead Mother #2,  a panel of black denim with threads carefully cut from the fabric to form an image. 

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Giant Land Art Portrait

Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada, a land artist, carved this enormous (200 yds) woman's portrait outside of Amsterdam in support of the Dutch feminist organization Mama Cash.

Portraits of Captive Animals

Cally Whitham, a New Zealand-based photographer, snaps animal portraits in her series Captive. Emerging for the darkness, into the light of personality, the photos are moving and revelatory.

via My Modern Met